1000 Shiitake Mushroom Plugs – Lentinus edodes

$58.95

Shiitake Mushrooms (Lentinus edodes) are not only delectable, but they are also good for you. Shiitake Mushrooms contain all the necessary amino acids that are needed in our diet. Shiitake is higher in amino acids than peanuts, soybeans, corn and kidney beans. Mushrooms are also a important source of vegetable proteins, iron, fiber, minerals and vitamins.

Easiest to Cultivate! from plugs

Time from inoculation to fruiting: Varies from 6 months to 2 years

Temperature requirements for fruiting: ranges between 41 to 86 degrees

Organic Mushroom Spawn used to seed these plugs is Certified Organic by Quality Assurance International (QAI).

Shiitake is perhaps the most delicious and easiest to cultivate of all the edible medicinal mushrooms, shiitake is highly esteemed for its medicinal properties. It has been found to reduce blood pressure, lower cholesterol levels, stimulate the immune system and have anti-tumor properties.

Description

Mushroom Plugs. The logs that will produce the highest yields of shiitake are deciduous oaks, chestnut and ironwood. Many other species will produce yields that are still satisfactory though not quite as high, such as live oak, sweetgum, bitternut hickory, alder, ash, eucalyptus, aspen, hard maples (sugar and black), black willow, yellow birch and river birch. Trees to avoid for shiitake cultivation include conifers, fruit trees, elm, hackberry, sassafras, soft maples (red and striped), sourwood, tulip poplar, dogwood, black locust, beech and most of the hickories.

In just a few days, I was surprised to find that one of the kits had grown full-sized mushrooms. They were so big that the log toppled off the mantel. I harvested them and threw them into a pan of hot olive oil for about three minutes.

This product is realy a no brainer just keep it watered and you get mushrooms everywhere.

Carl StuffStuff Reviewer

12/16/2013

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This is a great kit for the impatient, like me!

Sarah Rainwater

Dollar Monger

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Shiitake...firm, with a woodsy scent and four-star flavor.

The Wall Street Journal

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Morels ... Morels .... everywhere May 2017 When Morel season came around this year ... I looked and looked and did not see , and was convinced it did not work.. Well yesterday , I was going to check to see if my asparagus patch was up, and BONUS ....MORELS EVERYWHERE. Carol B., Mid Michigan USA

Carol B. , Mid Michigan USA

05/07/2017

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Growing mushrooms is the perfect thing for the frustrated winter gardener and a great project for kids. I've had so much fun growing (and eating) these mushrooms that I'm going to try the company's outdoor plugs.

Tryout: Mushroom kits yield bumper crop

Doug Oster Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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Hi! I wanted to send an update... 10 big morels and are finding more all around beyond the area they planted!

Jennifer F Washington State

04/04/2015

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My sister got me a brown oyster mushroom log for Christmas and the first flush was DELICIOUS. Thank you for the help & amazing mushrooms

Customer Caitlin

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This (Shiitake Kit) is a great product for anyone that would like to learn to grow their own ingredients.

BONNIE G. StuffStuff Reviewer

12/02/2013

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Hi! I wanted to send an update. I ordered your morels for my parents in Washington. They now have at least 10 big morels and are finding more all around beyond the area they planted! They are 6 inches tall and beautiful!

Jennifer F

Chicago, IL

04/04/2015

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Northern California. Harvested out 1st Morel Habitat Morel April 15th and our last morel for the 4th of July!

James M.

07/05/2018

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Just thought I’d post that we had our very first morel pop in our mushroom garden that I planted last spring using the Morel Habitat Kit from GMHP. This was planted in a tiny section of our back yard in the heart of the City of St. Louis. I followed the instructions contained in the kit to a “T” …

The Great Morel Forum

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…these were wonderful mushrooms!

Dog Hill Kitchen

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Best Overall, Best Value. Best Flavor, too.

The Wall Street Journal

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This morning I found our very first morel mushroom in our mushroom garden! I planted this garden last spring and used the Morel Habitat Kit that I purchased from Gourmet Mushrooms & Mushroom Products.

Jeff Topper, St Louis, MO

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Just wanting to tell you that my Mom has been having so much fun with her mushroom kit. Got allot of mushrooms and it is a great gift.
Thank-you so much.

Tammy

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It was even easier than growing a houseplant.

By Todd Heft

Big Blog Of Gardening

01/11/2014

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Thank you so much! It arrived just in time for Xmas and my husband loves it. We already have mushrooms!

Linda - Customer

Organic Mushroom Spawn used to seed these logs is Certified Organic by Quality Assurance International (QAI).
Mushroom logs produced through methods that integrate cultural, biological, and mechanical practices that foster cycling of resources, promote ecological balance, and conserve biodiversity.
All Components of our Mushroom Growing Kits are Recyclable as are all materials used to pack & ship the kits.